But before Elena could think further, she sensed a bullet speeding toward her—so close that if she had taken even a single step forward, it might have struck her belly.
She shuddered at the thought and instinctively placed a hand over her stomach, gently soothing her baby and calming herself in the process.
Thankfully, her instincts had kicked in just in time. She used [Blink] to escape, teleporting to a secluded crater.
There, she quickly summoned Ethan to her side so they could regroup and plan their next move.
"Someone's sniping at us," she muttered, frustration clear in her voice.
She had nearly pulled Dr. Cee into the space, but the unexpected shot had ruined everything.
Those snipers must have been the presence she'd sensed earlier, watching them from afar.
At first, Ethan was confused about why she had force-summoned him.
But when he heard someone had taken a shot at her, worry immediately filled his eyes.
"Are you okay?" he asked quickly.
